Author Archives: Positive Parenting with Olu

4 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADE. Today’s post is for any secondary/high school students that want to improve their grades. As a teacher I get asked this questions often. How do I get from a C or D student to an A student? So today I’m going to share with you 4 tips that willContinue reading “4 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADE.”

Last week I attended a prayer event with some moms. We had a great time praying for our children.  During the refreshments I had a conversation with a lady who works with the police.  She said young black boys are overrepresented among those arrested and convicted for certain crimes ( mostly- robbery and drugs )Continue reading “Why parents should stop blaming themselves for how their kids turn out”

I’m always happy when I meet parents that are involved in their children’s school life. Parents can play a vital role in helping kids/teens succeed in school by being informed and offering support and guidance.  Even though teens are seeking independence, parental involvement is important for academic success. Today I’m going to share 5 waysContinue reading “5 WAYS TO SUCCEED IN SECONDARY SCHOOL”

A lot of teenagers are getting mugged for their stuff and some are getting into trouble because they want to buy the latest trainers or scooters. The media is not helping either. Our children are growing up today with more games and gadgets than what we ever saw when we were growing up.  So, it’sContinue reading “What Should You Do When Your Kids Start Being Materialistic?”

Do you have a daughter that is between 9 and 12 years old?  Then today’s post is for you! The other day after class, I asked one of my students if she knew what to do when she got her first period. She said no and she seemed not to have a clue about whatContinue reading “Advice for moms: talking to your daughter about menstruation”

YOUR CHILDREN ARE NOT YOUR PROPERTY – You don’t own them!  Today’s post is not for everyone! As parents we all want the best for our children. We want them to grow up to become confident and responsible adults.  But most of us think we owe our children. NO YOU DON’T OWN YOUR CHILD!  WeContinue reading “Your children are not your property!”

Dear parents, I trust you’re all well. It’s becoming more common than we’d love to admit but many kids/teens are making wrong choices and behaving in very challenging ways.  So I get asked this question often by parents. –  What do I do when I get a call from my child’s school because he fightsContinue reading “What do I do when my good child starts getting into trouble at school?”

As an educator, I often notice 3 types of students: The one thing that I think all these type of students will benefit from is repeating some positive affirmation. Words have power, and it’s important for our children to believe in themselves ways before anyone else does. Here are some great positive affirmations for yourContinue reading “POSITIVE AFFIRMATION PRACTICE WITH YOUR CHILD IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BUILD CONFIDENCE”

IS MY 4 YEAR OLD READY FOR RECEPTION YEAR? Today’s post is for any parents that have kids in reception. Children in reception classes are expected to be independent because they have to start learning how to do stuff for themselves in school. So what can you do as a parent to help your childContinue reading “IS MY 4 YEAR OLD READY FOR RECEPTION YEAR?”

Dear parents, don’t allow anyone to label your children or put limitations on their ability. Your children are for signs and wonders and you know them better than anyone. So if anyone tells you any negative things about your children, PLEASE CHALLENGE IT! Happy parenting